1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1964 Ford Zephyr is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 600 | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 600 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |